Can TCM really solve the problem of chest tightness, shortness of breath and fatigue?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-01

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Introduction: Chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, these symptoms are not uncommon in daily life, they may come from a variety of reasons, such as lifestyle habits, mood swings, diseases, etc. Many people suffer from these problems and seek various ways to alleviate them, including TCM therapy. Then, this article will focus on this topic, expand knowledge and dry advice.

1. The understanding of chest tightness, shortness of breath and fatigue in traditional Chinese medicine.

1.Analysis of TCM theories.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue are related to cardiopulmonary dysfunction. The heart and lungs cohabit in Shangjiao, the heart is the main blood vessel, and the lungs are the main qi. Abnormal cardiopulmonary function may lead to poor flow of qi and blood, resulting in symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

2.TCM syndrome differentiation and classification.

According to the syndrome differentiation theory of traditional Chinese medicine, chest tightness, shortness of breath and fatigue can be divided into the following types:

1) Cardiopulmonary qi deficiency: Patients with cardiopulmonary qi deficiency have symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, and self-sweating. Such patients are often seen in people who are physically weak and have not recovered from a long-term illness.

2) Liver stagnation and qi stagnation: patients with liver stagnation and qi stagnation, the symptoms are chest tightness, hypochondriac pain, mood swings, belching, etc. Such patients are mostly caused by emotional failure and liver qi stagnation.

3) Phlegm-damp obstructive pulmonary obstruction: patients with phlegm-damp obstructive pulmonary obstruction have symptoms such as chest tightness, wheezing, cough, and phlegm. Such patients eat a lot of fat, sweet, and flavorful, dampness and spleen, resulting in phlegm and dampness and blockage of qi.

2. TCM conditioning methods and suggestions.

1.Chinese medicine**.

1) Heart, lung and qi deficiency type: You can choose to use formulas such as Buzhong Yiqi decoction and Sijunzi decoction to nourish the heart and lungs and reconcile qi and blood.

2) Liver stagnation and qi stagnation type: You can choose to use formulas such as Bupleurum Shugansan and Xiaoyaosan to relieve liver and regulate qi, relieve depression and calm the nerves.

3) Phlegm-dampness obstruction type: Prescriptions such as Erchen decoction and Sanzi Yangqin decoction can be used to dissolve phlegm and dispel dampness, promote lung and relieve cough.

2.Traditional Chinese medicine health care.

1) Adjust work and rest: Maintain sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late and tired, in order to nourish the heart and lungs.

2) Reasonable diet: The diet is mainly light, less fatty and sweet, and more vegetables and fruits to help the spleen and stomach transport.

3) Emotional regulation: keep a good mood, avoid mood swings, and learn to release stress.

4) Moderate exercise: Choose sports that suit you, such as walking, tai chi, swimming, etc., to enhance your cardiopulmonary function.

3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Characteristics**.

1) Acupuncture: Select acupuncture points such as Neiguan, Jizhong, and Lung Yu to unblock qi and blood and reconcile heart and lung function.

2) Cupping: Select the bladder meridian on the back, the window acupoints on the chest and other parts to dispel dampness and activate the meridians.

3) Gua Sha: Select the back, chest, arms and other parts to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis and relieve muscle fatigue.

III. Conclusion. As a traditional medicine method, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning has a certain effect on symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Patients should seek TCM conditioning under the guidance of a professional physician to avoid delaying the condition. At the same time, maintaining good living habits, combined with traditional Chinese medicine health care methods, can help prevent and alleviate problems such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Of course, if the symptoms continue to worsen, you should seek medical attention in time and seek a comprehensive **.

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